News for 'CAT'

CAT applicants up 26% this year

The competition to get a seat at the coveted Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is getting tougher with each passing year. Compared to an estimated 230,000 Common Admission Test (CAT) applications received in 2007, the country's seven IIMs have till date received around 290,000 applications a 26 per cent rise. Last year, the rise was 21 per cent.

CAT 2010: How to find your comfort level in DI

Data interpretation gives most CAT aspirants the jitters, especially those from non-technical backgrounds. Here Gaurav Bakliwal, of Testfunda.com, share some useful tips on how students can sharpen their DI skills.

Meet the desert cats: Israel's battle-ready female fighters

Formed in 2004, the mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion, named after a desert cat of the same name, is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan and composed of both male and female soldiers of both Jewish and Arab descent.

CAT 2010: Topics you should not ignore

A look at the important topics in each of the 3 sections.

Strayed out of Kuno, cheetah rescued before entering UP

This is the second time this month that cheetah Oban has been tranquilised and brought back to the KNP after the feline wandered a long distance from the park.

This cat doesn't purr!

CAT 2008: Are you ready for quant and DI?

Munira Lokhandwala, a faculty at IMS Learning Resources hosted a CAT 2008 chat with GA readers on July 23. For those of you who mised the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

The cat who became dog

'Is it too late to start CAT 2008 preparation?'

To address CAT 2008 doubts, Vinayak Kudva, product head -- CAT at IMS Learning Resources, hosted a chat with GA readers on July 8. The transcript.

NSG's 'black cats' debut at Republic Day parade

A contingent of about 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear and carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.

How your CAT prep helps in other B-school tests

Your CAT preparation will take care of a large part of your preparation for XAT, IIFT, FMS, SNAP, JMET and NMAT. A look at the specifics...

50 days to CAT: It's about speed and accuracy

So what constitutes your 'must do' list? Let's ask a few fundamental questions.

Indian evacuees bring their furry friends from Ukraine

Amid the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia, evacuated Indian nationals from the war-torn country have refused to leave their pets behind.

Come, Fall In Love With India's Top Models

What models do when they're not on the catwalk.

CAT: How to beat DI pressure

Talking of Data Interpretation (DI), it is more than just deciphering graphs, charts and tables.

CAT 2008: Are SIMCATs necessary for a good score?

There's just over three months to go for the CAT 2008, and it's time to make sure your preparation and strategies are focussed and well-planned.

Adah Sharma's Masti Dressing

This baberoo makes her own fashion trends.